College of Public Health

2021 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit Scheduled for Aug. 11-12

Aug 4, 2021, 8:47 AM

The 2021 summit will highlight best practices, statutes and policies related to implementing and maintaining harm reduction programs. The free, virtual conference will be held Aug. 11-12.

UK Research on Beige Fat Formation for Improved Glucose Metabolism Highlighted by NIDDK

Jun 2, 2021, 8:15 AM

Research led by Dr. Philip Kern was recently highlighted by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

14 Faculty Named 2021-2022 University Research Professors

May 4, 2021, 1:34 PM

These awards recognize excellence in research and creative work that addresses scientific, social, cultural, economic and health challenges in our region and around the world.

Dr. Joseph Benitez is Featured Panelist at UPenn Conference on Health Reform

Apr 28, 2021, 8:18 AM

The UPenn Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics will host a virtual conference featuring speakers including Dr. Joseph Benitez of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.

KIPRC Hosting Quarterly Community Summits on Drug Overdose Trends from 2020

Apr 27, 2021, 8:02 AM

The Kentucky Overdose Data 2 Action (OD2A) Community Summit is set for this Thursday, April 29, and has a special emphasis on the types of drugs involved in overdose deaths and the age groups that experienced the greatest increase in deaths.

Earth Day Symposium Highlights Impact of Environment on Human Health

Apr 20, 2021, 8:14 AM

The John P. Wyatt, M.D. Environment & Health Symposium honors the legacy of its namesake, a pathologist who, over 50 years ago, connected air pollution with lung disease. The 2021 Symposium is April 22 from noon to 3 p.m EDT.

A Public Health Approach to Anti-racism

Apr 14, 2021, 9:44 AM

Racism has long defined health and well-being in our state and the country. Recent events have exacerbated a complex ecosystem framing health inequities nationally. UK College of Public Health organized a yearlong program of events with the goal of promoting an anti-racist environment in our academic community.

UK Faculty Member, Alumna Expand Access for Students Who Are Blind

Apr 13, 2021, 8:22 AM

Alumna Sydney Clark never allowed her disability to stop her from achieving her goals: attending and graduating from the University of Kentucky. Now Clark, along with a team of dedicated faculty and staff, are looking to expand access for students who are blind or vision impaired.

Q&A: One Year of COVID-19 from Human Behavior & Epidemiology Perspectives

Mar 11, 2021, 8:21 AM

UKNow sat down with University of Kentucky College of Public Health Dean Donna Arnett and Marc Kiviniemi, chair of the Department of Health, Behavior & Society in the College of Public Health, to get some answers on how COVID-19 will affect us moving forward.

New Research Illuminates School Staff Experiences through COVID-19

Feb 25, 2021, 9:11 AM

When respondents were asked what five words best characterized how they felt during the Fall 2020 semester, the most common responses were “anxious,” “overwhelmed,” “stress,” “tired” and “worry.”

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